Article continues below ↓ advertisement | your ad here Valentine’s Day is often synonymous with lush velvety looking red roses and spending big bucks on your sweetie. You’re blinded by advertisements touting the latest luxury jewelry, over-priced flowers, and exquisite five star dining. You can sometimes feel pressure from this single day that is supposed [...]
photo by mar mar Many parents have plans for their younger kids during summer break, but don’t feel bad if you can’t afford summer camp, community centers or sports. There are tons of frugal options. Get organized now so you have a game plan. It can be fun going to the public pool, local library, [...]
photo by crabchick Beans are a frugal pantry staple. Dried beans are usually cheaper than canned, and you can season them yourself. For greater savings when using dried beans, cook them using a slow cooker or thermos. Because most people buy canned beans for convenience, I’m sharing four tasty recipes that include canned beans. But [...]
Clothespins have multiple uses. They’re long-lasting and cheap to buy. Most people use them to hang their laundry to dry or as a chip clip. Do you have a creative way to use them? If you have a few stashed away, bring them out and put them to good use. Here are a few ideas. [...]
photo by seanmcgrath DEAR SARA: How do you clean a flat-screen monitor? I could use glass cleaner on my old glass screen, but what do I use on this one? — Dee, New York DEAR DEE: I use a microfiber cloth. Flannel works well, too. Dampen the cloth with either water or water diluted with [...]
Money is a great gift because you know the recipient will put it to use. But much like lottery tickets, concert tickets and gift cards, sometimes simply giving it in a plain envelope seems unimaginative. The first two reader tips share a couple of creative ways to give cash gifts: A way to give money [...]
